When I was seeking employment it took me over a year to find the right job. My brother, on the other hand, found a job in less than a week after losing his job. In fact, he never had a problem finding employment quickly. One day I asked him how he keeps finding jobs so quickly. He told me that he simply has a positive attitude. I didn’t understand what that meant until I realized that whatever I was doing wasn’t working so I had to change something. My resume was effective enough to get me interviews; however, I wasn’t getting the job offers after the interview. I decided that maybe my attitude was the issue. Continue reading ‘The Power of a Positive Attitude’
Posts Tagged 'positive'
The Power of a Positive Attitude
Published August 26, 2019 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: Attitude, gratitude, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, positive, Workforce Solutions
Lessons from a Father’s Child
Published June 18, 2018 Employment , finding employment , Seasonal 1 CommentTags: career, communication, Fathers Day, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, impression, lessons, market, positive, process, purposeful, Workforce Solutions
The job search market is very competitive, especially in today’s market. Once I get a job, I work diligently to make sure that my priority is keeping that job so that I don’t have to tackle the job market again before I am ready. When I think about how I am able to maintain my employment, I always turn to the lessons that my father taught me in life before I had obtained my first job. Those lessons have carried on throughout my life and hopefully can help you as well. Continue reading ‘Lessons from a Father’s Child’
What are Hard Skills and Soft Skills?
Published July 17, 2017 finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: communication, critical, demand, ethic, flexible, Gulf Coast, hard, Houston jobs, Leadership, motivation, positive, skills, soft, team, time, Workforce Solutions
So really… what is all the fuss about? Why is it so important for applicants to have both skills set: Hard and Soft Skills? How much does it really matter in the work place? I am glad you asked! But, let’s start by differentiating between the two skills sets; Hard and Soft Skills. Continue reading ‘What are Hard Skills and Soft Skills?’
Big Chop!
Published July 25, 2016 Employment 3 CommentsTags: big, chop, employer, fleek, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, interviewing, learned, opportunity, positive, qualified, techniques, transition, Workforce Solutions
There is a phrase that is very common in the hair care community and it’s called “The Big Chop!” Basically, you cut off your hair to prevent further damage. It’s done to facilitate a positive transition and generate a new look! Continue reading ‘Big Chop!’
Employee Appreciation Day
Published February 29, 2016 Employment 1 CommentTags: admiration, appreciation, bosses, employee, gratitude, Gulf Coast, honor, Houston jobs, job, kudos, positive, power, praise, reinforcement, satisfaction, skills, thanks, training, workers, Workforce Solutions
I love the month of March because on the first Friday in March every year, bosses and supervisors in the United States show their workers/staff how much they’re appreciated. Continue reading ‘Employee Appreciation Day’
